Tavon Young among best rookie CBs of 2016

Tavon Young among best rookie CBs of 2016

Tavon Young might be the diamond in the rough that the Baltimore Ravens needed to find in the 2016 NFL Draft. The fourth-round cornerback started all 16 games and performed fairly well, even when he was forced to play on the outside. Young’s performance has not gone unnoticed.

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Pro Football Focus has Young graded out as their third-best rookie cornerback behind Carolina Panthers cornerback James Bradberry and Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back Jalen Ramsey, who was taken 99 spots before Young was, at fifth overall. Young had better grades than Vernon Hargreaves, Eli Apple, and Artie Burns, all of whom were drafted in the first round.

While it’s obviously too early to call Young the NFL’s next great cornerback, or even the next Ravens draft steal, it’s certainly encouraging to see him receive some accolades as a rookie. Hopefully, 2017 will see Young improve his craft and win even more praise. Baltimore’s secondary could use the break.

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